Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota KX037-4
The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 2,543kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 2,543kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX037-4 has 10kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX037-4 digs 1.69m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota KX037-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 3518 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 3410 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 17.8 kw |
| Width | - | 1550 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota KX037-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,543kg
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.69m (5.5ft) deeper
A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.
Full KX037-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota KX037-4?
The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 2,543kg and has 10kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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